This tender is for home modifications at 294 Yalla Street, Badu Island. The works are to be completed during normal hours and must meet the specified design and construction standards for remote housing. The contractor must provide a QBuild supervisor with a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) for any high-risk work before commencing onsite. The Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) is the buyer. The closing date for submissions is May 8, 2026. The evaluation process will consider both price and non-price criteria to determine the best value for money. Only response schedules will be reviewed, and additional marketing material should not be submitted. Referenced documents include QBuild General Terms and Conditions, QBuild Specification, and Residential Product Standards. The contract will be issued via a Procore system generated work order or a standard TSIRC purchase order. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and paying associated costs, including those related to entering Torres Strait Island communities and working near Telstra underground cables. Waste removal must comply with Australian government guidelines. A defect liability period of 12 months applies. The contractor must hold appropriate insurances, including public liability insurance of $20,000,000. TSIRC may terminate the agreement for breach of contract. Quarantine and isolation requirements related to COVID-19 must be adhered to, including providing a specific management plan if requested. Payment will be made within 30 days of receiving a valid tax invoice, based on a lump sum price breakdown. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all applicable building permits and letters of compliance.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the completed works, but it mentions a quotation validity period of 90 days and an expected decision date of Friday, 29 May 2026.
The bid notice states that the contractor will be paid within 30 days of receiving a valid tax invoice, provided TSIRC receives satisfactory evidence of the completed works. Payment is based on a lump sum price breakdown and progress claims will be considered upon request.
The contractor warrants that the works will be free from any charge, liability or defect, comply with all applicable standards, and be fit for purpose and conform to the description ordered. A defect liability period of 12 months from the completion date is specified.
The engagement of services shall be awarded to the respondent who best demonstrates the ability to provide best value for money, with the quoted price and relevant non-price criteria assessed together.
The bid notice requires contractors to provide details of their experience and past performance in similar projects, an overview of their available resources, and technical specifications of their recommended products.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance or delays, but it does state that if works are not completed within the requested timeframe, TSIRC nominated representatives have the authority to remove the system work order from the contractor and undertake work by other means.
The bid notice indicates that attendance at a site inspection is not applicable (NA).
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.
The bid notice specifies a supplier query cutoff date of Friday, 08 May 2026 at 04:00 am E. South America Standard Time, which may be considered the deadline for challenges or clarifications.
